Today we’d like to introduce you to Fatima Fares

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?

When I was little I used to go to my aunts and uncle’s salons and watch them do hair and I was fascinated by it. I always wanted to become a hair designer. I started hair school as soon as I could enroll. When I was 17 years old, the hair school I was attending took us to Las Vegas for the North American hair styling awards and I remember being so young but knowing that this is exactly what I want to do. I’m very grateful I’ve got to work with a lot of amazing artists in this industry that have taught me so much. The most important thing for growth is education and Hands-On experience! This industry is forever changing which is very exciting, so upgrading your skills constantly is very important. I genuinely care about people and their hair and I know it means a lot to so many of us.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?

I think with everything that we’re passionate about there comes struggles along the way. Being consistent and persistent is very important. This career has taught me a lot about myself and has helped me a lot along the way in life in general. Having a creative outlet Is a form of therapy to me. It can be tough going into a new salon environment or becoming an independent artist. Staying true to yourself and who you are as a person and a stylist will show in your work. I’m going to be a little bit cheesy and say with great power comes great responsibility because let’s face it When someone is changing their hair some would even say they’re about to change their life.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?

As someone with curly hair, I remember going into salons when I was younger and leaving in tears because not a lot of people knew how to cut curly hair. I remember thinking I wanted to change that about the industry. A lot of people cannot just walk into a salon and get a haircut because not everybody knows how to work with their texture. I never wanted anybody to feel the way I felt about my curly hair. I encourage all of my clients to embrace their natural texture. I love working with natural hair/curly textures and styling hair. I love it with all my heart.

The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?

For me it reminded me how important Community is. Not being able to be surrounded with our loved ones and clients was definitely hard. It also helped me work a little harder afterward.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Hairby_fatima

Image Credits

Bethany brown
Monday B.
Yasmeenball
Ana
Ellie